Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-carry-weight
idiom
/təˈkæri weɪt/
Definition
To have an impact or influence; to be important or significant.
Examples
- The manager’s opinion carries a lot of weight on our team.
- When making decisions, the advice of our experienced members carries weight.
- In negotiations, the support of influential people can carry substantial weight.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to express that something matters or plays a vital role in a particular context.
Synonyms
- be influential
- be significant
- matter
- have importance
